How far is Shawnee, KS from Kickapoo, KS?

The driving distance from Shawnee, KS to Kickapoo, KS is about 39.6 miles (63.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 03m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 28.1 miles (45.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 07m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
39.56 mi
01h 03m
Flight
28.1 mi
45.22 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
28.1 mi
Kilometers
45.22 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
39.56 mi
Kilometers
63.67 km
Drive Time
01h 03m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 03m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Kickapoo
Thu, Apr 16, 3:44 AM CDT
Return by in Shawnee
Thu, Apr 16, 4:48 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Shawnee
2026-04-16T02:41
Arrive Kickapoo
Thu, Apr 16, 3:44 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 03m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:04 AM to 11:04 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:22 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Shawnee
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Lansing
KS

City in Leavenworth County, Kansas

From Shawnee
19.8 mi
00h 31m
To Kickapoo
19.8 mi
00h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Thursday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph SW
Destination
82°F
Thursday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Shawnee and Kickapoo.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Shawnee and Kickapoo.

  1. 1

    Start on Bond Street

    948 ft · 44 sec · Bond Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West 49th Terrace

    782 ft · 34 sec · West 49th Terrace

  3. 3

    Continue on Garnett Street

    705 ft · 33 sec · Garnett Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto West 51st Street

    1.5 mi · 3 min · West 51st Street

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Quivira Drive

    1.1 km · 1 min · Quivira Drive

  6. 6

    Continue on Quivira Lane

    1.3 km · 2 min · Quivira Lane

  7. 7

    Turn right

    17 m · 7 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Holliday Drive

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Holliday Drive

  9. 9

    Turn left onto I 435 North

    1903 ft · 46 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    14.5 mi · 16 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward MO 45: Weston, Parkville

    1389 ft · 42 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Tom Watson Parkway

    9.1 mi · 13 min · Tom Watson Parkway

  13. 13

    Turn left

    2.3 mi · 3 min

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward MO 92 West: Leavenworth

    59 m · 11 sec

  15. 15

    Exit the roundabout onto MO 92 West: Leavenworth

    1.1 km · 1 min

  16. 16

    Continue on Metropolitan Avenue

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Metropolitan Avenue

  17. 17

    Continue on Amelia Earhart Road

    1097 ft · 27 sec · Amelia Earhart Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Amelia Earhart Drive

    1017 ft · 21 sec · Amelia Earhart Drive

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right

    1555 ft · 44 sec

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Santa Fe Trail

    2.2 mi · 5 min · Santa Fe Trail

  21. 21

    Turn right onto 167th Street

    2.9 mi · 7 min · 167th Street

  22. 22

    Continue on Kickapoo Road

    2187 ft · 1 min · Kickapoo Road

  23. 23

    Turn left onto 170th Street

    33 m · 5 sec · 170th Street

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 170th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Shawnee and Kickapoo.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
24 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
60.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 435 North
14.8 mi · 38%
Tom Watson Parkway
9.05 mi · 23%
167th Street
2.9 mi · 7%
Santa Fe Trail
2.16 mi · 5%
Metropolitan Avenue
1.56 mi · 4%
West 51st Street
1.49 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

I 435 North

Merge slight left

14.5 mi · 00h 16m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 03m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.5 mi
28.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lansing
00h 31m from Shawnee
Leave By
4:22 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny leaving Shawnee and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Kickapoo.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Shawnee to Kickapoo?

The road trip is about 39.6 miles (63.7 km) and usually takes 01h 03m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Lansing is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.8 miles from Shawnee and 19.8 miles from Kickapoo.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 28.1 miles (45.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.5 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:22 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.24 one way or $10.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny around Shawnee and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Kickapoo.

Stop Ideas Near Lansing

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Lansing and the surrounding midpoint area.
Negro Leagues Baseball Museum
Scenic stop 14.1 mi away

Negro Leagues Baseball Museum

Kansas City , MO
1616 E 18th St, Kansas City, MO 64108
Rating 4.8/5 1,825 reviews Tourist attraction,National museum
Parkville City Hall
Meeting point 4.3 mi away

Parkville City Hall

Parkville , MO
8880 Clark Ave, Parkville, MO 64152
Rating 5.0/5 4 reviews City Hall,City government office
Kansas City Music Hall
Nearby stop 12.8 mi away

Kansas City Music Hall

Kansas City , MO
301 W 13th St, Kansas City, MO 64105
Rating 4.5/5 500 reviews Auditorium
Shawnee Town
Scenic stop 14 mi away

Shawnee Town

Shawnee , KS
11501 W 57th St, Shawnee, KS 66203
Rating 4.6/5 112 reviews Tourist attraction,Museum

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lansing.

RAIL

Union Station

33 mi away
30 West Pershing Rd.
RAIL

Lawrence

42 mi away
413 East 7th Street
RAIL

Independence

44 mi away
600 South Grand Ave.
RAIL

Lee's Summit

59 mi away
217 SW Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Shawnee and Kickapoo. Straight-line distance: 28.1 mi (45.22 km).

Shawnee

#1 Shawnee

The most populous city in Johnson County, Kansas.

Population66,298
Coordinates39.0416700, -94.7202400
Altitude325
CountryUnited States
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#2 Kickapoo

Township in Leavenworth County, Kansas

Population1,937
Coordinates39.3988900, -94.9710800
Altitude269
CountryUnited States
Start: Shawnee (-94.72024, 39.04167)
End: Kickapoo (-94.97108, 39.39889)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 64 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 59m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 47m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.39 gal
5.28 L · about $5.24
Round trip
$10.48
2.78 gal · 10.56 L
Estimated CO2
12.4 kg one way
Round trip: 24.7 kg / 54 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $5.24 $10.48
Mid-grade $4.25 $5.91 $11.82
Premium $4.65 $6.47 $12.94
Diesel $5.30 $7.37 $14.75

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Kansas · Apr 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Shawnee and Kickapoo. The current time is 02:41:02.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.